Sold out shows draws thousands to Westfield Annapolis and Harbour Center theaters.
It was the hot ticket. Thousands of Harry Potter enthusiasts flocked to Greater Annapolis movie theaters for the midnight premier of the final episode of the wildly popular movie franchise. More than 4,000 tickets were sold to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallow Part 2, which debuted at 12:01 a.m. Friday at Bow Tie Cinemas Westfield Annapolis mall and Harbour Center theaters. Due to the seemingly insatiable demand, a 3 a.m. showing was added at the mall theaters. More screenings started again Friday at 9 a.m. Greater Annapolis Patch was there to catch the excitement. Check out the video and let us know what you think about the movie.
Young local muggles attend "Hogwarts Comes to Maryland Avenue" at The Annapolis Bookstore.
The theatrical release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is less than a week away, and local Harry Potter fans geared up for the final movie in the series by registering for a Potter-themed event in Annapolis. A group of J.K. Rowling fans were gathered outside The Annapolis Bookstore, which had been transformed into Hogwarts—the famous school for wizards and witches, just before 6 p.m. Saturday. Despite the July heat, some of the youngest wore full costumes, including a long, hooded Ravenclaw robe and those signature round glasses, neckties, and matching black and maroon robes made famous by Harry Potter. There was just one problem. Much like an act of magical mischief, a swath of historic Annapolis experienced a blackout, …
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Lea Hurt
1:28 pm on Friday, July 15, 2011
Janet- We discussed that last night. The 3D is very well done and very beautiful, but it is not an integral part of the story. BUT, you do get really cool Potter 3D glasses so my kids were thrilled. more ›